The Watch Nobody Wanted To Repair: Restoration of Girard-Perregaux Sea Hawk I

[@alaindrolet_atlt_2019]

Nothing better satisfying to get a new life to a watch that nobody want to repair !! Absolutely a beautiful movement, and of course the final product is perfect with very good amplitude !! Good job !! ✨👌

[@MagicWatchmaking]

As always, thank you so much for your wonderful comment, I appreciate it! I'm so happy with how it turned out ☺️

[@Bill_Hartnett]

Great job! Glad you took it on and were able to get it going like that. Never thought of putting tape over the lugs when installing a band, but once you see it, it makes perfect sense.. lol

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, Bill! Happy to hear that you liked my trick ☺️

[@jersey63]

I know this comment is posted long after you made this video but you did a fantastic job. Jeez, are watchmakers princesses?! Why no one took the job is sinful. A beautiful watch!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

This beautiful watch belongs to a friend of mine. He was by several watchmakers and they refused the job. The reasons are: complicated movement, no parts, case broken at several places, etc. The problem is this all together need time to do the job. Time is money and you can’t charge the customer with such amount of costs… Thank you for watching. Cheers

[@ScratchyBaws]

You have made your dear friend one very happy person and for that he'll be forever grateful every time he looks at that masterpiece on his wrist. He will now get that good nights sleep also, you are a Master at work.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for kind words. I truly appreciate. Thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@fw1421]

What a gorgeous watch. I’ve been watching these videos for about 3 years and have been amazed at the intricate tiny parts inside,but for the life of me I don’t understand why their makers decorate all the internal parts the way they do when nobody other than watch makers will ever get to see their interior beauty. This is an amazing piece of mechanical art.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

High level finishing for quality may be observed in all products. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@federicoprice2687]

Better than first class - an amazingly sensitive and beautifully executed restoration of a historic timepiece. Bravo Sir! 👏 👏 👏

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much ☺️

[@fredfarnackle5455]

A beautiful piece of miniature engineering, respectfully serviced with skill. Such a shame it was previously butchered. The lume looks marvellous! Well done. 🤗

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for the wonderful comment, Fred! Made my day ☺️☺️☺️

[@saisamayseva8712]

Great job.Seen this movt for the first time. Congratulations for reviving it.Thanks.All the best.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️ cheers

[@ThatGaijinFella]

I have a Bvlgari Diagono, approximately 10+ years old. Bought it from Yahoo Auctions here in Japan. It's in bad shape and one hand is the wrong colour and glued on! Sent it to Allu in Tokyo, they refused to fix it. It's currently at Times Ticking in Utah, USA, and they just contacted me to say they won't fix it. So, once I get it back, I'm going to fix it myself, the best that I can. The inspiration is this video. Thanks.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for watching ☺️ Good luck for your project. Have a great day

[@mrmagoo.3678]

Maaaannn.. I love these old classics! Great Job Bruvva.. I can understand why the owner was desperate to get it done.. great to see these watches get a second chance.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for the support! I am very happy with the result and that this watch got a second chance ☺️

[@pipodorologio1648]

Very interesting movement, nice to see the walk through, thanks for sharing

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much, Pipo! Glad you enjoyed the video ☺️

[@massimoalberio7946]

nice integrated automatic movement, reminds of the Omega cal. 1001 which I recently serviced 🙂

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you! Two fascinating movements ☺️

[@tlsumner]

Awesome! I'm sure your friend will be happy!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you! He was indeed ☺️

[@huckinfarley]

What a beautiful watch you have saved

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@fw1421]

Man,what a beautiful movement!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

It really is! One of the most beautiful movements I ever worked on. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@restorerestoration4705]

A beautiful piece of miniature engineering

[@MagicWatchmaking]

It is truly very well made movement. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@restorerestoration4705]

@@MagicWatchmaking 👌👌..

[@dudeepnm]

What a gorgeous movement!!!! Hiding it behind a steel case back is a crime.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Agreed, an amazing movement! ☺️

[@bettersteps]

Love those crown guards. What a great design. Fantastic video. Good job.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you! ☺️

[@kyproset]

Excellent restoration, thank you. I'm just a beginner and was astounded by this movement's complexity. Bravo. Liked and subscribed.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for the nice compliment and your support, Kypros! Made my day! ☺️

[@lsu1992]

Man, those clicks when the barrel bridge drops is music!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@walther9161]

Incredible work!! Thanks for posting.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment, Walther! ☺️

[@freds.2301]

Woauw, c'est un travail impressionnant de restauration. It is an impressive restoring work you did.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Un grand merci!

[@freds.2301]

@@MagicWatchmaking Merci à vous ;-)))

[@RedWolfRedWolfRedWolf]

Beautiful watch, excellent repair. I would have kept the original dial though 👍

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much ☺️ The original one is beautiful!

[@FloridaClay]

A beautiful piece. First time I've seen this model.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Agreed, this watch is absolutely stunning!

[@richardbell466]

beautiful watch, amazing restoration

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Many thanks!

[@billquillin1952]

Excellent work!!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thanks a lot!

[@concernednetizen8333]

I'm new to your channel & found it by accident. WOW, I never knew that a watch could have so many parts. You are amazing how you make bad to good. 😍😍😍

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for the wonderful compliment, made my day ☺️☺️☺️

[@lookaround_00]

happy for your friend.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thanks for watching, Tom!

[@carlrees5574]

that is a stunning watch!! brilliant restoration as well!!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much, Carl! Makes me happy to hear ☺️

[@billschipper1718]

Great job 👍 that is a great looking watch.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

It really is! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@alexbent5742]

great job man... marvelous job.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, Alex! I appreciate it ☺️

[@BradyBegeman]

This is just excellent. Very interesting watch.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for the wonderful compliment ☺️

[@pisicainfinite824]

Super job

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you!

[@Mallens1965]

Beautifully done!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, Rob! ☺️

[@Marsigliera]

A masterwork! Chapeau!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much ☺️☺️☺️

[@liambarnett5201]

Well done looks great

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, Liam!

[@tayorfada9164]

What watch can’t you repair?🤔 Amazing guy!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, that is such a kind compliment ☺️

[@DecemberNames]

Thank you for another great video

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Glad to hear you're enjoying them ☺️

[@DrJRaven]

Absolutely fantastic

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much, Jonathan! ☺️

[@richedwards9646]

Thankyou for sharing this. It's workmanship of the highest standard - a joy to watch . How long did it take in real time , and how much would this kind of service cost? Thanks again - I loved watching this ❤

[@MagicWatchmaking]

There is no general rules for costs. Depends on movement, parts needed, working time and of course the country you live in. Thank you for watching and kind words ☺️

[@twin_o7m.730]

Excellent Job! 😎

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you ☺️

[@tersono]

I wonder if there are any of the aluminum bezel replacements that they made floating around out there. And wow, that drill hole, why did they do that! Great to see this process, thank you for sharing it.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

The sapphire bezel was used only for the early watches of this series. Later on they replaced by aluminum one. If you send the watch back to company they will replaced with aluminum. The case damage I don’t know but I assume that someone try to remove a rusted screw and drill it out by hand or not precise and cause this huge damage. The owner of the watch told me later on that he replaced the watch case by a new one. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@tersono]

Thank you! Glad to hear the case was eventually made whole again. 😁@@MagicWatchmaking

[@sgt0331able]

Amazing work. Love my GP Seahawk.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much. It's truly beautiful watch

[@blueworld77]

Hello Magic Watchmaking, It's a great job ! I'm sorry if my observation is wrong. Is the stem stopper in the opposite direction before disassembly and after overhaul ? Sorry !

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Hi, thank you for the compliment, I appreciate the support! Everything should be in the correct direction ☺️

[@ydnartitcomb1]

Nice work

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, Randy!

[@jameshisself9324]

Looks great. I'm curious why you didn't laser weld the hole, machine it smooth then drill and tap the correct hole? Looked like a good candidate for this.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, James :) Yes indeed, it would have been possible to repair it this way, however, I do not have the adequate equipment for case restoration!

[@jameshisself9324]

@@MagicWatchmaking Oh well, it's superb otherwise.

[@ronl7131]

Good timepiece

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, Ron!

[@johnpinner1]

It looks amazing

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, John! ☺️

[@gazbradster]

New sub and England, totally fascinating work mate, love it 🇬🇧

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for the support, glad you enjoy my work ☺️

[@easilybored6123]

Incredible skills. 🙏

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@raffaelepassioneorologeria5985]

Ottimo lavoro, come sempre. Peccato non hanno fatto un fondello con movimento a vista, sarebbe stato uno spettacolo ammirare quel movimento 😍

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Grazie, Raffaele! ☺️ It's a truly stunning movement!

[@mjonathan100]

Such clean work and professionalism. What did you use to polish the hands? Pegwood and some chemical?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for watching 😊 Here I'm using Gentian polishing pegwood with very fine polishing compound.

[@nosiestaguiding]

Outstanding

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you! ☺️

[@pawef.9036]

My dream, is to look on movie like this, with my watch. This watch is from my grandfather it ls so preety. Omega since 1956 or 1958... something like this:) Grat job Mr. Wach Reperator:) P.S. Sorry for My english:)

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, Pawel, I really appreciate your comment ☺️☺️

[@paulofreire3499]

Amazing work 👏🇧🇷

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, Paulo! ☺️☺️

[@bardia7748]

At 17:04, is there a tiny piece of dust remained on the big barrel? Thanks for the excellent restoration anyway , it’s an honour watching your awesome work

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Yes this was terrible piece of dirt. The good news I removed after I saw it on screen 🫣 Thank you so much for kind words ☺️

[@paulgoldsmith3949]

Fantastic patience, a beautiful watch , just a question to a pro , can I ask your opinion on automatic watch winders please, I’d really appreciate the advice as I have a watch on one for 3 days at a time , but I’ve seen some people slating them , the consensus seems to be they wear your watch out , thanks for any advice

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Hi Paul, thank you for the comment! I personally find them unnecessary and would recommend against their use - I only use them for testing purposes :)

[@mikebruegger8654]

Stellar!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, Mike! ☺️

[@kingkon164]

Amazing work and patience. How much for a service like this cost?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thanks so much for watching. The watch belongs to dear friend whom I could never charge 😊

[@jeffreylindop5782]

amazing skills.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, Jeffrey!

[@bernardwastiaux1920]

Thank you so much for sharing your work on this beauty. Could you provide us a more accurate age of the watch? From the used font for GP's name on the dial I would say it's before 1966 or so, when they changed it. That's how I remember my brothers' watches, otherwise I'm a total ignorant.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, Bernard! I unfortunately don't know the exact age, but according to my research this particular reference was released in the late 80s to mid 90s :)

[@sedbaka]

Nice!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you!

[@bushtrash2286]

Where do you find the patience and wow you have skill, amazing, and I thought my G shock was awesome I now realize it's a peace of junk.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for the wonderful compliment and the support! I appreciate it ☺️

[@marioarturoperez7055]

Desde Colombia, excelente video de que año es el reloj (epoca)

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I assume it is from the 1990. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@marwenyahyaoui3799]

Amazing restoration, wouldn't it be possible to put a welding point and drill a new thread to fix the case?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Hi! That would indeed be possible, but I don't have the proper equipment for that ☺️

[@blue.5058]

Regarding the botched repair- Have you considered using a product called “JB Weld” to fill in and re-tap the affected area? It’s a metal-infused two-part epoxy that is heat and pressure resistant. It’s often used to repair cracks and damage on things like engine blocks and other high-stress parts. You could fill in the affected hole and then tap the material to the correct dimensions to accept the proper screw.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I knew JB Weld and have it. But the owner refused such changes on his watch case. Thank you for feedback and watching 😊

[@littlejackalo5326]

JB weld wouldn't hold tapped threads that small. Those are like M0.35x0.1 screws. Possibly smaller. (0.1mm thread pitch is 254 TPI)

[@bumboclat]

Interesting movement to say the least. Did you not correct the 8s/d?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Yes I did ☺️

[@Landrew0]

The most interesting moment is when the balance wheel starts to run, but you cut it out.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Noted for future projects! :)

[@marcn8750]

What a beautifully shot video. Thank you for sharing that. Some questions: 1. Was it a tritium or regular lume? 2. I need to order some watch caseback screw for my neo vintage GP. I’m having trouble finding it online. May I know where you got yours from? Thanks and best wishes from Singapore 🇸🇬 👋

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for kind words ☺️ ad 1: relatively modern watch with regular lume ad 2: measure the original screws and order the same size. Or you give the watch to GP for service. Thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@marcn8750]

@@MagicWatchmaking I’ve measured the screws already. I’m wondering which is a good website to order the screws from. Could you recommended please?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

@@marcn8750 are you watchmaker, than you should have access to the watch parts dealer. If not… eBay or other sites you trust.

[@marcn8750]

@@MagicWatchmaking I’m a new watchmaker. How do I get access to the watch parts dealer?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

@marcn8750 in Europe where I’m living you need legitimation by state. Than you can register. Elsewhere I don’t know

[@larsjungnell1969]

Mycke trevlig renovering ❤, Mvh Lasse

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you, Lasse ☺️

[@AurioDK]

On a side note; - when I bought my Oneplus 7 Pro (smartphone) I did some research prior to the purchase. Everyone in the various fora were so anxious about "moving parts" as this particular smartphone has a moving front camera to make the screen clean with no bezels. I looked at my old Timex from 1967 which still works albeit it loses 2 minutes a day, it´s filled with moving parts and works 55 years after it was made ... I will never understand youth.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thanks for commenting! Watches are so fascinating with all their little moving parts, it's always a joy for me to restore a watch, even after all these years ☺️

[@KellyDbugdog]

That is - at least in large part - because many older and well crafted items are generally expected to last a person’s lifetime so the moving parts are designed to be repaired/replaced. Much, much of what is made today is designed and built only to last for it’s service life which is now usually just a few years for electronics. Cellphones are at the disposable level of electronics, expected to soon be replaced (a year - cellphones are made to sell service contracts, not so much the phone) so the parts are made to last about the bare minimum of time they can get away with. They are also frequently used hours every day and carried around like they were a set of keys! Note that this was not always due to expense. Timex is not a “fancy” brand but having a simple economical movement doesn’t make it junk either; frequently the relatively simple designs let their useful lifetime be in decades as with many other old but simply designed items. Heh…also give those youth a little credit for caring rather than just consuming and constantly replacing things like that when they are not perfect anymore!

[@pmillard347]

Beautiful watch- better than Rolex

[@MagicWatchmaking]

It is indeed a stunning piece :)

[@Veritas419]

The case is basically scrap so you might as well try to use a micro welder to fill in the hole. Then drill, tap and install a new screw. Literally nothing to lose

[@MagicWatchmaking]

The case was later on replaced. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@enriquehidalgo630]

Looks like a Longines L990 movement or it later Lemania version.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

It is indeed. Longines L990 without the Longines Logo ☺️

[@derektrips]

Hello, I love your passion and the work you do. I'm sure you get request all the time. But I have an old pocket watch that was my grandfathers, possibly my great grandfather. There is no name on the watch face. However , the name engraved on the movement is J. W. Keil and Clinton Mo. Can you tell me anything about it? Thank you so much.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for watching ☺️ Sorry, I can’t tell anything about your watch.

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Love GP watches.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Their watches are stunning!

[@alexthekidlist124]

Great video! I'm subscribing. Regarding the damaged case screw, don't you have helicoil insert in the watch industry?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you so much for subscription 😊 Helicoil for watches I never see. But there's indeed options like laser welding and so on but I don't have such devices.

[@littlejackalo5326]

I think your perspective on the size of the screws is drastically skewed by the macro lens. Those screws are so tiny, that there is no way a helicoil would work.

[@robertstancer4469]

A view from the UK. Would Girard not sell you a bezel, or were they out of stock? In fact how long do watch companies keep spares for their product range?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Hi Robert! Modern Sea Hawks have aluminium bezels instead of sapphire ones. If you brought a Sea Hawk with a sapphire bezel to GP for a service, they'd exchange it with an aluminium one. The sapphire bezels are rare and difficult to come across and I was unable to find one - I will keep my eye out and will hopefully be able to find one one day!

[@robertstancer4469]

@@MagicWatchmaking Couldn't you source an aluminium one either then Marshall? It really spoils the finished look. Lovely watch BTW.

[@littlejackalo5326]

​@@MagicWatchmaking Speaking of the bezel, why didn't you pop it off so you could put the case in the ultrasonic?

[@mariusgrobler]

Can't believe; he forgot to check the springs!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Which springs you mean... mainspring!?

[@28704joe]

The main bezel was deliberately left un addressed?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

The wish of the owner. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@watchmakerspecial516]

I'm not sure why you mentioned nobody can't repair Girard Perregaux Sea Hawk. I repair quite of those in my career and I know other watchmakers and watch technician has too.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Hi! I didn't say that GP Sea Hawks can't be restored, it was moreso about this particular watch. Obviously there was damage from the previous repair attempt, and the amount of work necessary was unpredictable from the start and replacement parts are rare. Still, I am very happy with the result and that I was able to make this watch work again ☺️

[@watchmakerspecial516]

@@MagicWatchmaking Hi, ah i see. I understand that. Regards Mat

[@amoghavarshamurthy]

That movement needs a display case back

[@MagicWatchmaking]

It's a very beautiful movement!

[@davemccall6870]

Why on Earth wouldn't you show us the condition of the mainspring? I like the video, don't get me wrong. And that's a very nice watch by the way

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I'm glad you like the video! This particular mainspring barrel is mainentance free, so it shouldn't be opened :)

[@kocag]

The watchmaker who didnt want to repair the watch shouldnt be called watchmaker.

[@montres1]

This looks like the 1980 / 90's version of the watch, probably not as rare as the 1960's one ! Good job though !

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for the compliment! Yes indeed, this particular watch seems to be from this time period 😊

[@montres1]

@@MagicWatchmaking Thanks ! So there was nothing to do for the broken hand ? The new lume with its solvant is that enough to maintain it together ?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Yes, it's definitely enough to hold it together :)

[@michaelleung4068]

👍

[@MagicWatchmaking]

☺️

[@tonyloechte9994]

I need a ultrasonic bath tub 🧼 To clean my kids. 👍

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Understandable 😂😂

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

😁👍🏽

[@MagicWatchmaking]

☺️☺️

[@madmike6942]

i bought 2 weeks ago a hamilton X... mint condition.. 800 euro only

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Enjoy your watch! ☺️

[@madmike6942]

@@MagicWatchmaking tnx

[@minirock1980]

I just received a Girard Perregaux Deep Diver now on the journey of trying to get it restored :(

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Best of luck on your journey! :)

[@desertdog5397]

nice job,...but its a shame someone used a drill on it...it can never be water resistant again....

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Yes, it's very unfortunate 😢

[@TheGrantourismo]

It could be easily fixed with welding. Also the minute hand should be soldered or welded from the back.

[@faizanbhatti9835]

Sir i want learn how to repair a watch

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Thank you for watching, Faizan! Many amazing resources to learn on KZbin ☺️

[@faizanbhatti9835]

@@MagicWatchmaking yes

[@TheSchmed]

NY Yankees gloves there ?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I don't know anything about American sports but the gloves are so nice 😂

[@TheSchmed]

@@MagicWatchmaking yes, the “Pin Stripes” are a NY Yankees thing. Someone from Boston, Massachusetts would not like it. ;)

[@Hector_Malot]

I don't see where the restoration is, the bezel insert is still rotten.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Hi Hector! The bezel on this watch is made of Sapphire. Modern Sea Hawks have an aluminium bezel, so I was not able to find a replacement Sapphire bezel. I did my best to restore it. If I find one in the future, I will replace it ☺️

[@Hector_Malot]

@@MagicWatchmaking Of course my comment was a little provocative, but you have done such a wonderful restoration job that the condition of the bezel ruins everything and does not do you justice.

[@jomazi1]

Wunderbar, würde dir gerne meine Sea Hawk I zum Service überlassen... Bietest du das an? Ich bin aus der Schweiz, möchte meine geliebte Uhr gerne einem Uhrmacher mit Leidenschaft anvertrauen, als einem Arbeiter, der einfach seinen Job macht... Vielen Dank für dein Feedback!

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Leider nicht möglich. Vielen Dank für das das zuschauen ☺️

[@qjc21]

Really want to see it but hate silent videos.

[@MagicWatchmaking]

This channel focuses on craftsmanship as an alternative to other talking channels out there. Have a nice day ☺️

[@mister_Trs]

so the minute hand is broken🤨

[@MagicWatchmaking]

I did my best to restore it and with the reluming everything is staying in place :)

[@mister_Trs]

@@MagicWatchmaking ok, why didn’t they restore the bezel? Or did they put a new one?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

The bezel on this watch is made os sapphire, modern Sea Hawks have an aluminium bezel. If you bring your Sea Hawk to GP for a service, they'll replace the sapphire bezel with the aluminium one. Therefore it is very difficult to find replacement sapphire bezels. I was also not able to find one, but I will keep looking :)

[@mister_Trs]

@@MagicWatchmaking thanks for the answer, I hope you find a sapphire bezel, it's a pity that the company switched to aluminum bezels🙂 Hello from Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@peternorman2563]

Well just one that has the superb Girard Perregaux movement but let down badly by the case, hands and dial ! Poor design from the start .

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Material development becomes with the time better and better. This watch was the first one with sapphire bezel. Thank you for watching ☺️

[@herrrechtschreibpruefung]

this watch is from the 1940s? I doubt it ...

[@MagicWatchmaking]

Hi! The Sea Hawk was first designed in the 1940s. There were different designs throughout the decades until we reached that specific design. The one featured in the video is from the late 80s / early to mid 90s :)

[@herrrechtschreibpruefung]

Yeah, the video description is a bit misleading;)

[@Eldariooirad]

Why nobody wanted to repair it?

[@MagicWatchmaking]

The damage was too big, and it was impossible to estimate the cost of the repair and the work necessary upfront! Hope that explains it ☺️